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Thanks For Nothing See You Never

22nd Mar 2023 — 2 Comments

Caity Baser’s empowering new EP packs a whipsmart punch we all need to hear…

As an advocate for authenticity Caity Baser quickly became Gen Z pioneer, a lighthouse
guiding us away from the bullshit that poisons you in your twenties, the bad
breakups, the dead-end jobs, student debt and always wondering what’s next.
Baser cuts through the blur with her hard-hitting lyrics and punchy beats reminding us all that we are not alone, we have an audible army

X & Y Caity Baser

To be authentic is to be vulnerable and to be vulnerable is to be brave. And that is exactly what Baser achieves with her witty lyrics, charming charisma, and vivacious pop pieces. Arguably most known for her single X and Y, Baser navigates heartache, unrequited love and falling for the wrong sort of people with a whip smart brutality that cuts to the core, all whilst to the tune of punchy Britpop melodies.

Her song Friendly Sex is pretty much self-explanatory. Being friend with benefits can be quite fun until you don’t want to be friends anymore, you want, well, more but it’s unrequited and you’re made to feel like a side chick even though you’re not in a relationship. My favourite thing about this punchy track is that it has an angrier version simply titled Friendly Sex (Angrier) which, although I have never had the pleasure of meeting her, I would assume encapsulates Baser’s outgoing, bubbly but fiery personality. Her inspiring abilty to stand strong, to laugh, to cry and to hold accotunable is why she is one of this year’s breathrough talents.

Kiss You Caity Baser

Friendly sex follows similar themes shared in her track Kiss You. With witty lyrics like:

“You don’t need to buy me flowers
Pucker up and then maybe save the planet and share a shower
What’s your favourite superpower?
Do you prefer sweet or sour?
Actually, don’t even answer
Kiss me now, take off your trousers (ah)” (Kiss You Lyrics)

It is clear why Baser has so quickly become a fan favourite. This verse encapsulates the ebullient awkwardness between you and your crush, wanting to make the first move but fearing rejection, Baser becomes the soundtrack for all our moods, cooler than an agony aunt, she’s more like an older sister who paints your nails whilst you bat tears from your eye, or a best friend that helps youn feel good and get revenge, or even the girl in the toliet on a drunken night out reminding you who you are.

The world’s discovery of Baser came when she was feeling most lost and isolated. Working at her local co-op to save money for studio sessions she felt the beginning of existential dread wash over her. Feelings of worry and wonder lead her to write Average Student a song about lacking direction and destinations in life. This received a million views on TikTok overnight Baser’s life path became mapped out for her. Demonstrating both Baser’s talent and TikTok’s role and an event engine.

Pretty Boys Caity Baser

Baser aims to empower with her music, encouraging people to verbally defend themselves and hold people accountable. Sick of sorry its sometimes okay to say “No, fuck you. Give me a minute, I am angry at you, leave me alone” Caity Baser.

After signing to EMI records Baser has seen London shows sell out, performed at the BBC Introducing stage and reading and Leeds and she’s recently been on a song with Sigala, Stefflon Don and this year’s UK entrant to Eurovision, Mae Muller. With the recent release of her debut EP Thanks for Nothing See You Never 2023 looks bigger and bolder for Baser.

Mae Muller is the UK entrant for Eurovision!

9th Mar 2023 — 2 Comments

Our girl is on top of her game.

The UK’s entry to the 2023 Eurovision has been announced as Mae Muller. She’s the first female to represent the UK in 5 years, the last being Lucie Jones.

By now a renowned name in the music industry Muller has been making moves since her debut release Close in 2018. Not only has she received nominations for the MTV, VMA and EMA awards, she’s also worked with the likes of Marshmello , J Balvin and Little Mix earning her the title of pop sensation. The singer is arguably best known for her platinum selling single “Better Days” which reached top ten in the US charts.

With her hit tracks like; I don’t want your money,Therapist and I just came to dance her song for Eurovision adds to the pattern of success. Her song written specifically for the contest, I wrote a song, is already a fan favourite and will be sure to stun the audience this may. Muller hopes she can follow the success of last years winner, Sam Ryder.

“Sam Ryder was so amazing last year and proved the UK can be back on the left-hand side of the leaderboard!“I’m so excited to participate in Eurovision this year and represent the UK! I’ve loved watching Eurovision all my life, so to compete in such a massive music competition is simply brilliant.” Mae Muller

I wrote a song is a classic revenge song, with an empowering beat and rage filled rhythm many of the audience will be able to relate to the anger that swiftly follows a heartbreak. It is an ode to friendship coming together to fortify the hearts shield against betrayal, bullshit and belittlement. This semantic of union is sure to permeate this years theme for the contest, celebrating each other and hoisting one another up to the same level.

“Instead I wrote a song

’bout how you did me wrong

I could’ve cried at home

and spent the night alone

Instead I wrote a song”

I wrote a song lyrics

It is also an ode to the individual, about empowering yourself to empower everybody else, do not allow someone to weaponise their own behaviour against you, rise above, remember who you are and reiterate your identity, This powerful piece achieves that, emboldened by Muller’s incredible voice and colourful accompanying video.

Being the UK’s Eurovision representative sure beats her previous claims to fame, that she once made Labrinth a cup of tea whilst working as a runner for her Aunt who works as a music video director. Although she was also the girl in the green dress in MILA’s Grace Kelly music video which is also pretty cool.

Darcy Louch releases [Re] Defining.

13th Jan 2023 — Leave a comment

Time to listen to yourself.

Darcy Louch

Two weeks into the new year, how is it being your best self? The better version of you, sculpted, teetotal, slimmer greener? Has it worked? Have you met those milestones? No? Wondering why? Beating yourself up about it, buried under a blanket and blaming the weather? Reality is ringing, you can not redefine yourself just because you said you would. Creating a person takes 9 months why would you believe that in a week you can become someone recognisable? Why would you want that? Who told you to be this way?

Of course you can create a different version of yourself and analyse the differences on a week to week bias but you must forgive yourself the days that you choose to tick the TV on instead of going for a 10k run, or the night you scoff chocolate over kale. You work harder than you think, forgive yourself.

In her latest EP , [RE] DEFINING Darcy Louch reminds us to reflect on all we have been through and what we have become. We’ve been waiting on the precipice of our potential withheld from ourselves due to the voices within.

The most critical voice is usually one only you can hear. The schoolyard bully, the egotistical boss and the loveless parent, all give volume to this voice, recognise their names and call them by it. the voice that tells us how lazy we are being , how stupid we are how ugly we look, we are bullied by ourselves to conform to some other ideal to silence the voice. This voice is not yours so why listen to it?

This abusive relationship we have with ourselves stops us from feeling love. Be kinder to yourself, be your own parent, your own boss. Had a difficult day at work but determined to workout for 2 hours straight? No that’s unrealistic, go on a short jog, do something light which still allows you to feel a sense of achievement, if getting through that shift wasn’t enough. Not feeling yourself. That’s okay, encourage yourself to do something for you. You are not lazy for watching a few episodes of your favourite show, or even a full series in one sitting, you are taking time for you. Just had dinner but still hungry? Clearly dinner wasn’t enough, have something else, you are not greedy or unhealthy for listening to the needs of your body.

Louch’s voice will drown out the bellow in your mind. Battling against her own bullies, her powerful ballads and poignant poetry touch provides an audible army for us against the aggression of the world within ourselves. 

Her song Proud is about taking ownership over your own achievements, celebrating yourself and how you’ve grown. She reminds us appreciate what we have done for ourselves and acknowledge how we continue to defy our inner demons. It is about prioritising yourself and not feeling guilty for doing so.

Louch empowers us as well as herself with her songs. Her EP reminds us we are on a a shared journey, we do not have to face ourselves alone.

Same Stars has slight edge to it, there is defiance to these words. The pace of the song is gradually build up that brings the bold back into our bones. We have the right to choose. It’s the same sky you’re staring at but the view looks different because shared with someone who’s searching for your stars.

[RE] DEFINING reflects on Louch’s strengths, she’s had her setbacks but each time she comes back strengthened. There is resilience in redefining yourself, letting go of what does not serve you.

Her distinctive style follows on in the same might previously heard in her songs Lover’s Game and Worst Enemy although there is now a sense of surety to who she is. This soul is audible and makes for a liberating experience.

The next time you battle with your bully stick Louch on and defeat the demon. 

Listen to my podcast episode with Darcy for more on an insight into the mind of a musician.